An absolutely authentic text message exchange. An FSB (Russian security service) intercept. Delivered straight to Surkov’s desk. Its authenticity is confirmed by one of the participants. Nikita to Grigory: How much I miss you ....... Grigory to Nikita: You hurt me.. Grigory to Nikita: ..not sure I’ll be able to forgive you.. but don’t get involved with that bastard Vladimir ;) Nikita to Grigory: ..I’ll sort it out myself, stay out of our relationship. he’s a decent man Nikita to Vladimir: I’m tired, God, I’m so tired Vladimir to Nikita: and we’re all tired of you.... of your endless scandals.. he’s old and feeble - leave him.. Nikita to Vladimir: experience is on his side. besides, he promised to take me to Gelendzhik. We’ll sunbathe :))) Vladimir to Nikita: go ahead, sunbathe, all of you are impotent, none of you can do what Irusik can.. Vladimir to Irina: ...you know...I’ve realized a lot lately.... Irina to Vladimir: I’m happy for you, but I’m doing well with Michel